Invasive plant species are harmful to both our environments and our agricultural operations. Uncontrolled populations take over pastures and natural areas and choke out desirable vegetation. If left uncontrolled, they have direct negative impacts on biodiversity, wildlife habitat, and ecological …

The last few months have been busy for the Agri-Environmental technicians. Besides doing Farm Stewardship and Farm and Ranch Water applications, presentations have been made at RM and ratepayer meetings. The summer is also a time for field days! The …

June 27th, 2018 an invasive plant workshop was held at Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation. Participants learned about Beneficial Management Practices when working in areas with invasive weeds, identification, and management including biocontrol & targeted grazing, as well as vectors …

There are numerous reasons to decommission abandoned water wells on your property including protection of groundwater resources and the safety of your family. Decommissioning a well properly seals off the well to prevent contaminants from entering the water supply. General …

Photo by Vladimir Wrangel/Shutterstock Prussian Carp are an invasive ﬁsh species now found in Alberta and Saskatchewan rivers, lakes and ponds. These ﬁsh originate in Europe or Asia but it is not known how they arrived in North America. Prussian …

Private sewage works (PSWs) is a term used to describe a septic system installed on a single property designed to collect all of the sewage and wastewater generated on that property. PSWs are typically installed where a property cannot be …

A new invader is moving into Saskatchewan along the South Saskatchewan River. This is not a killer fish or a clog-forming mussel, but an invasive aquatic plant that can have significant environmental and societal impacts to Saskatchewan’s waterways. Flowering Rush …